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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T98 SPLMOT history

T98 SPL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,070 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 SPL was last recorded at 119,070 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,995 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,075 miles
Average per year
3,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,070 miles
  • 2024 – 117,995 miles
  • 2023 – 117,331 miles
  • 2022 – 115,281 miles
  • 2021 – 111,539 miles
  • 2020 – 109,693 miles
  • 2019 – 107,288 miles
  • 2018 – 103,760 miles
  • 2017 – 100,060 miles
  • 2016 – 95,886 miles
  • 2015 – 90,325 miles
  • 2014 – 86,886 miles
  • 2013 – 83,149 miles
  • 2012 – 78,675 miles
  • 2011 – 75,240 miles
  • 2010 – 71,042 miles
  • 2009 – 67,062 miles
  • 2008 – 61,519 miles
  • 2007 – 56,055 miles
  • 2006 – 47,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,070 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front to rear brake pipes fitted very poorly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,070 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,070 miles
    Test number
    879622741769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass117,995 miles (+664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    582727826623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass117,331 miles (+2,050)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    837430614510
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish and o/s/f tyre valve perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass115,281 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,281 miles
    Test number
    982325637443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,539 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,539 miles
    Test number
    192961101220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass109,693 miles (+54)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    109,693 miles
    Test number
    859364432666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

  7. Fail109,639 miles (+2,351)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,639 miles
    Test number
    468004734965
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from diff

  8. Pass107,288 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,288 miles
    Test number
    575564191531
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes fitted very poorly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of petrol around fuel tank no visible leaks

  9. Fail107,227 miles (+3,467)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,227 miles
    Test number
    891648938372
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes fitted very poorly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of petrol around fuel tank no visible leaks

  10. Pass103,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    818370974878
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes fitted very poorly
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  11. Fail103,760 miles (+3,700)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    623480991684
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes fitted very poorly
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  12. Pass100,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    141833034827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail100,060 miles (+4,174)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    376286164429
    • FailureCentral Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass95,886 miles (+5,561)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,886 miles
    Test number
    721284335405
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass90,325 miles (+3,439)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,325 miles
    Test number
    119751665025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass86,886 miles (+3,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    406678354047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,149 miles
    Test number
    227902973009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,149 miles (+4,474)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,149 miles
    Test number
    715920673044
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass78,675 miles (+3,435)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,675 miles
    Test number
    597755662084
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s inner track rod end lot of play and rack

  20. Pass75,240 miles (+4,198)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,240 miles
    Test number
    255600361022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted

  21. Pass71,042 miles (+3,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    783307460000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass67,062 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,062 miles
    Test number
    932084689007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,519 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,519 miles
    Test number
    103448538495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    111046547003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,055 miles (+8,879)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    243046947070
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass47,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,176 miles
    Test number
    353854146096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T98 SPL

Does T98 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T98 SPL is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T98 SPL?
The MOT on T98 SPL is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T98 SPL done?
T98 SPL was recorded at 119,070 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,519 miles a year.
Has T98 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 SPL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T98 SPL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T98 SPL find?
T98 SPL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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